Public Health and Social Responsibility

 

Public health issues can change over time. As a health care manager, it is important to understand and take action to address current public health issues. This assignment gives you the opportunity to research current public health topics and recommend socially responsible action.

As a team, select a current public health topic, such as:

• Opioid crisis
• Medical marijuana
• Mandatory immunizations
• Healthcare associated infections (HAI)
• Chronic disease prevention
• Gun violence
• Disaster preparedness
• Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
• Physician and nurse shortages
• The grocery gap, food deserts, and obesity
• Mental health and suicide prevention
• Aging population